Cycle
From 04.11. To 16.11.2013.
Retrospective: Ibero-American films
Films in cycle
El regalo
(2008.)
Directed by: Cristian Galaz
PHOTOGRAPHY: David Bravo
Synopsis:
This is a romantic comedy about friendship and love that follows a man’s entire life, even into old age. Pacheco and Tito decide to do something special for their friend, recently retired widower Francisco. They prepare a trip to a spa and invite Francisco’s love from his teenage years, Lucy, to come along. She gladly accepts and they set off on a trip full of surprises.
color, digital, 108 min
PROJECTION:
Tuesday 05.11.2013 AT 19:00
Monday 04.11.2013 AT 19:00
Paseo de Oficina
(2012)
Directed by: Roberto Artiagoitía
PHOTOGRAPHY: Sergio Armstrong
Synopsis:
Comedy about the family owned supermarkets Océano, which have recently been taken over by an international company. As if that isn't enough, to great dissatisfaction of the workers, for their traditional end of the business year they are having celebrating integration day”. Rumours about possible layoffs, love affairs and problems among colleagues, together with workers trying to fight for their rights, will make sure that the integration day does not pass without excitement.
color, digital, 90 min
PROJECTION:
Wednesday 06.11.2013 AT 19:00
Tuesday 05.11.2013 AT 21:00
Six Shooters
(Aballay, el hombre sin miedo, Argentina, 2010)
Directed by: Fernando Spiner
PHOTOGRAPHY: Claudio Beiza
Synopsis:
Argentinean classic western with a revenge theme. Aballay is a criminal and murderer; he is evil and without any remorse. With a group of bandits he robs a carriage and kills all the passengers. But then he spots a boy who is hiding and decides to let him live. Years later, the boy has grown up and is ready to settle an old debt... The film has won 12 prestigious festival and critics’ awards.
color, digital, 100 min
PROJECTION:
Thursday 07.11.2013 AT 18:00
Wednesday 06.11.2013 AT 21:00
The Man Next Door
(El hombre de al lado, Argentina, 2009)
Directed by: Mariano Cohn
PHOTOGRAPHY: Mariano Cohn, Gastón Duprat
Synopsis:
The film was made in La Plata, Argentina, in the house Curutchet, which is the only residential house designed by the famous architect Le Corbusier in South America. In addition to two main characters, the plot is driven by a simple window. Victor is a used car salesman who one day wishes he had more sun in his living space and decides to make a hole in the wall which just happens to look directly into the living room of the rich designer Leonard. The film received a lot of awards, including t...
color, digital, 110 min
PROJECTION:
Friday 08.11.2013 AT 19:00
Thursday 07.11.2013 AT 21:00
Heleno
(Brazil, 2011)
Directed by: José Fonseca
PHOTOGRAPHY: Walter Carvalho
Synopsis:
This is a biography of Helen de Freitas, legendary Brazilian football player, the star of the football club Botafogo in the 1940’s. He was young, good looking, intelligent and born into a rich family, but his biggest boyhood wish was to play football. After making that dream come true, his next goal was to play for Brazil at the World Cup. But when the time came for the World Cup to be held, it was cancelled because of World War II. For this role, Rodrigo Santoro won several awards as best act...
b/w and color, digital, 118 min
PROJECTION:
Saturday 09.11.2013 AT 19:00
Friday 08.11.2013 AT 21:00
The Year My Parents Went on Vacation
(O Ano em que Meus Pais Saíram de Férias, Brazil, 2006)
Directed by: Cao Hamburger
PHOTOGRAPHY: Adriano Goldman
Synopsis:
Twelve year old Mauro goes to his grandfather’s house to Săo Paulo and his parents tell him that he will spend some time there while they take a vacation. The truth is completely different: it is the 1970’s and Mauro’s parents are political activists on the run from the dictatorship government. On the day of Mauro’s arrival his grandfather dies and so Mauro has to stay with the neighbor Shlomo.
color, digital, 104 min
PROJECTION:
Monday 11.11.2013 AT 19:00
Saturday 09.11.2013 AT 21:00
Florbela
(Portugal, 2012)
Directed by: Vicente Alves do Ó
PHOTOGRAPHY: Luís Branquinho
Synopsis:
This is a biography of the Portuguese poet Florbela Espanca who lived in early 20th century. The film starts with her divorce from her second, violent husband António and continues with her marriage to the calmer and quieter Mário Lage. She is in love with him and in the desire to make the marriage work and to find her own peace, she almost becomes a housewife. Still, her restless spirit cannot resist her brother's invitation to join him in Lisbon… The film and the main actress have won three...
color, digital, 90 min (ili 119)
PROJECTION:
Wednesday 13.11.2013 AT 19:00
Monday 11.11.2013 AT 21:00
Eccentricities of a Blonde-haired Girl
(Singularidades de uma Rapariga Loura, Portugal, 2009)
Directed by: Manoel de Oliveira
PHOTOGRAPHY: Sabine Lancelin
Synopsis:
On the train from Lisbon to Algarve, young and unhappy Macário tells his life story to the middle-aged passenger. He has a comfortable life in Lisbon working as an accountant for his uncle, who owns a textile shop. One day, on the window opposite from his, he saw a beautiful blond girl and immediately fell in love with. He met her and proposed to her hoping for a happy future. Finding this out, instead of giving him his blessing, his uncle fired him. In 2010, the lead actress won the Portuguese...
color, digital, 64 min
PROJECTION:
Thursday 14.11.2013 AT 19:00
Wednesday 13.11.2013 AT 21:00
No habrá paz para los malvados
(2011)
Directed by: Enrique Urbizu
PHOTOGRAPHY: Unax Mendía
Synopsis:
One evening in a bar, a corrupt police officer, with a drinking problem and a tendency for violence, accidentally kills three people. The whole event was witnessed by a man who managed to escape. To save himself, Santos Trinidad must find him and kill him. The case is investigated by judge Chacón and police officer Leiva. Since their investigation is coming along and getting closer to Santos, it becomes evident that they are dealing with something much bigger than any of them had initially expec...
color, digital, 114 min
PROJECTION:
Friday 15.11.2013 AT 19:00
Thursday 14.11.2013 AT 21:00
No tengas miedo
(2011)
Directed by: Montxo Armendáriz
PHOTOGRAPHY: Alex Catalán
Synopsis:
By addressing the consequences of long-term child abuse, this award-winning film talks about incest. Silvia is a twenty five year old cello player who can't come to terms with her own life. She is sensitive, frail, traumatized and a gambling addict. She has only one friend, Maite, whom she has known since childhood. When she was seven, she started being sexually abused by her own father. Now, as a grown up, she tries to confront her past and her family.